Indian Visa Online Guide

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Indian Visa Online Guide

Millions of international tourists apply for Indian visas and visit India every year. In the year 2019, there were 10.89 million foreign tourists visiting India, an increase of 3.1% from the previous year. 1 For an international visitor, having a passport is mandatory, and there is a stringent visa process similar to that of a lot of other countries.

What is a visa?

A visa is an official permission from the government of a country for a foreign national to enter a country and stay for a specific period, or permanently. A visa is usually given in the form of a stamp on the passport. If a foreign national wants to visit India, they need to apply for an Indian visa online.

What are the types of visas in India?

The types of visas in India include the following.

Single entry visa, which is valid for only one visit in a specific period of time.

Multiple entry visa, which is valid for more than one visit in a specific time period.

Business visa, which is granted to foreign nationals who want to visit India for a short term for conducting business negotiations.

A tourist visa, which is meant for tourists and travellers.

A residence visa, which provides permission for an extended stay in India, but not to work in India during the stay.

What are the things that one should keep in mind before applying for an Indian visa?

E-visas are only allowed in the form of e-business visa, e-toursit visa, and e-medical visa.

The photo that you submit for your visa application must fulfill the necessary guidelines.

You might be asked to submit certain additional documents too.

The visa fee is based on nationality, type of visa, entry scheme, and other aspects.

Conclusion

The visa process for India is quite stringent and can be lengthy at times. Now that you know the basic steps, you can easily get detailed information from relevant websites and carry out your visa process carefully.

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FAQs on Indian Visa

✔️When should I apply for Indian visa?

You should ideally apply four weeks before your travel date, even though the visa might take only a few days to be processed. This is to make sure that you have plenty of time to make amends in case there are glitches in the process.

✔️Do children need a visa to visit India?

Yes, you need to apply separately for your children.

✔️For which countries is India visa-free?

Nationals from Bhutan, Nepal, and Maldives do not need a visa to enter India.

✔️Who can apply for an e-visa to India?

India has recently allowed nationals of 160+ countries to visit India for 30 days to 1 year with an e-visa.

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